Chapter 1
The microscopic kitchen
Chapter 2
East Asian masterworks of spice and salt
Chapter 3
Tangy traditions of Europe and the Americas
Chapter 4
Dairy transformations of the Mediterranean and beyond
YOUR GOAL
Master of Fermented foods of the world
Ch 1 · The microscopic kitchen
alicecooks The microscopic kitchen
Microbes in the jar, dropping pH low, keep the bad bugs out!
alicecooks Fermented foods introduce beneficial live microbes that support digestion and the immune system.
alicecooks Wild fermentation relies on microbes naturally present on ingredients rather than added starters.
BETA
alicecooks Match ingredients to discover diverse gut-happy foods from around the world.
Fun Fact
Microbe weight: Your body contains up to three pounds of microscopic bacteria, weighing about the same as your brain.
Glossary
microbe (noun)
A microorganism, especially a bacterium causing disease or fermentation. In 1905, Stamen Grigorov identified the specific bacterium that ferments traditional Bulgarian yogurt.
A microorganism, especially a bacterium causing disease or fermentation. In 1905, Stamen Grigorov identified the specific bacterium that ferments traditional Bulgarian yogurt.
Quiz
What is the collective term for the trillions of microbes living in the human digestive system?
Quiz
Which of these pH levels is considered safe and acidic enough to prevent food spoilage?
Quiz
What is the name of the process where microbes break down sugars without using oxygen?